Shoulder Surfer Wifi Watcher Pin Pincher Garbage Picker
      1. Phew. You caught the bus, with no time to spare.
      2. During the ride, you check your bank balance out of habit.
      3. Uh-oh! The guy behind you is checking your bank info too!
      4. Actually, now he knows your account number and password.

      Stop the
      Shoulder Surfer

      Protecting your password isn’t only important when using an ABM. It’s important any time you enter personal information while you are out in public. Always remember to shield your information from unwanted eyes.

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      1. It's break time with your friend at the coffee shop near your office.
      2. You're early. She's late. What's a girl to do while she waits? A little online shopping!
      3. What luck = cute shoes on sale.
      4. So, you take out your credit card and buy the shoes online.
      5. But you don't realize the free wifi service is unsecure...
      6. and a hacker is shopping along with you.

      Stop the
      Wifi Watcher

      Avoid using public wifi services when you’re transmitting sensitive information. Use your wireless data connection instead when you are shopping or banking “on the go.”

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      1. You want to get a snack, but you don't have any cash on you...
      2. luckily you have your debit card.
      3. You head to an ABM without a second thought...
      4. but never notice the card skimmer or the camera pointed on you.
      5. The thief now has everything he needs.

      Stop the
      Pin Pincher

      Card skimmers are most commonly found at ABMs. Fraudsters place a skimmer over the real card entry slot and also install cameras to capture PIN numbers.

      Always pay attention to the card entry slot and the area surrounding the ABM. If anything seems odd, it’s better to try another ABM location.

      Next Scenario
      1. You grab the junk mail from your mailbox ...
      2. flip through it, and toss the unwanted mail into the recycle bin.
      3. An Identity Thief goes through your bin a few hours later ...
      4. and takes your junk mail to commit Identity Theft.

      Stop the
      Garbage Picker

      Tear up or shred any pre-approved credit card offers you don’t respond to before tossing them into your garbage. Also shred documents that contain personal information (i.e., bank statements).

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